Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The events of the last nine months have launched the phrase “blended learning” into the mainstream. I worry that instead of articulating the value of a powerful blend of online and offline learning, teachers are receiving the message that they “must” adopt blended learning to meet the demands of the moment.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Public school districts can move to online learning in incremental steps — just one day a week. These days it seems most school-wide blended learning programs are taking place not in traditional public education, but in charter schools—for one big reason: Charter schools are able to essentially start from scratch.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The UDL framework helps educators think about and design learning experiences that allow all students to be successful. When I work with schools that have already adopted the UDL framework, they immediately recognize how blended learning can help teachers to implement many of the principles of UDL more effectively.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In fact, the role of a teacher’s relationships with students and colleagues is the reason I chose to ground my research study on teacher engagement in blended learning environments in a definition of teacher engagement that included the dimension of social engagement (Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013).

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

Can teachers who are teaching an AP course use blended learning models and cover the extensive curriculum? I get asked this question frequently as a blended learning coach. In this guest post, Cori Schwarzrock shares her experience using blended learning models in her AP psychology course.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Check out my self-paced online course.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

I like to compare the teacher’s work designing learning experiences to the work of an architect. In my new book with Dr. Katie Novak, UDL and Blended Learning , I share a story about working with an architect to design a new home after my family lost our house in the Tubbs Fire in 2017. Engage Learners in Conversation.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going. Blended Learning Coaching Course.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2016

Many educators turn to online and blended learning solutions to offer alternative solutions for at-risk students. The most important attribute of a successful online or blended learning program is a “rigorous and engaging curriculum,” according to participants in a recent study.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education has created a collection of Core Thinking Routines as part of their Visible Thinking Project. Given that many teachers are working with students online, at least part-time, I created the Google Slide decks below for teachers to copy and use in an online learning scenario.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2020

If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning. On the other hand, there’s a chance schools might be able to open back up, in which case they’ll likely need to have students come in shifts in order to maintain social distancing. Related content: 10 blended learning resources for schools.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2018

The term “blended learning” is an umbrella that encompasses many different models that combine active, engaged learning online with active, engage learning offline. In my book, Blended Learning in Action , I included a chapter on the Whole Group Rotation, which is a modern spin on the Lab Rotation.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2020

The global COVID-19 pandemic that has forced schools to shut down physical operations and move to online learning has, understandably, caused a fair amount of anxiety and emotional distress for students. Related content: 4 things districts need to know before moving to online learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 25, 2020

As the year comes to a close, I encourage teachers to take a moment and collect feedback from students about their experiences learning online in the last few months. We do not know what fall 2020 will look like–in person, online, or a combination of both.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

English teachers frequently ask me which technology tools I use to design my online learning stations. Below are my 5 favorite technology tools and online resources for designing the online learning stations in my English classroom. #1 StudySync has freed me from the limitations of our school book room.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2024

Here are some facts, trends, and advantages you may not know about blended learning–also known as hybrid learning: What are the five pillars of blended learning? Discover the unbeaten path to hybrid learning. What is the strength of blended learning?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A 2019 Gallup study that included 128 schools and more than 110,000 students found that student engagement and hope were significantly positively related to student academic achievement progress in math, reading, and all subjects combined. Blended Learning Increases Student Engagement. Blended Learning Instructional Strategies.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

As I’ve embraced blended learning, I have transformed many of my whole group, teacher-led lessons into student-centered, student-paced learning experiences using different blended learning models. The playlist model presents students with a sequence of learning activities that they self-pace through.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2020

As a high school principal at an international school, I want students to successful and well supported if they journey into online learning. Our students in grades 11 and 12 can take online classes for the IB Diploma Program (DP), and we partner with The Virtual High School (VHS, Inc.)

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2018

Since it was my first teaching experience, I assumed that my role as an instructor was to stand in the front of the room and regurgitate these same notes to my middle school students. Blended learning helped me transform my role from the gatekeeper of information to a facilitator within my classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2020

With many schools now practicing blended learning, it can be helpful for educators interested in blended-learning programs to know which edtech tools are being used. For over five years, we at the Christensen Institute have been collecting data on blended-learning schools from around the world.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2020

As schools across the country make the hurried transition from in-person learning to online classes, edtech companies are stepping up to help by offering free curriculum, PD, and other tools. Here are eight no-cost resources to keep the learning going. Related Content: eSchool News Online and Blended Learning Guide.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2015

A new paper by advocacy and policy org iNacol explores how blended learning is being used in practice and traces its history from 2008 to today. In particular, it takes a close look at the four major blended models and, through case studies, how specific schools have fared in implementing them.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This story on how blended learning can help schools reopen during the COVID pandemic, originally published on June 15, was eSN’s No. If schools remain closed, they’ll need to prepare for more remote learning. Related content: 10 blended learning resources for schools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2018

The case for blending and online learning. When implemented well, online and blended learning options give teachers an opportunity to transform the educational experience—to meet the needs of a broader group of learners, individualize instruction, and transform education for everyone.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2021

Katie Novak and I wrote UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes to support teachers in developing a mindset, skill set, and toolset nimble enough to traverse any teaching and learning landscape with confidence. It will take time and a willingness to pursue our own learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2021

Online learning has untapped potential for students across the nation, and while the COVID-19 pandemic forced classrooms online in early 2020, that doesn’t mean learning became more innovative and personalized. And here is where online learning’s vast potential enters the scene.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Edgenuity highlights schools, districts implementing blended learning. As schools and districts try to better meet the needs of students with different learning styles, blended learning programs are becoming increasingly popular. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools , N.C. •

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Online learning platforms and other edtech tools gained traction. More assessments moved online. Teachers taught using materials they copied or posted online, sometimes under paid or free licenses, sometimes under fair use, and sometimes by committing infringements that rightsholders were willing to ignore.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2020

[ Editor’s note : This story originally appeared online on MSU Today , Michigan State University’s news site, and is reposted here with permission.]. In the rush to plan for online education hours, schools must consider equity and the quality of internet access available to their students.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

In this post, I’ll share some strategies and resources I found useful when preparing to use the station rotation model at the beginning of the school year. I longed for a better way to start the school year. Amy Tobener-Talley teaches ELA, ELD, and Digital Technology at a dual-immersion language school in Sonoma County.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

This fall, some school buildings may be open again, but things won’t be back to normal. In all likelihood, students will have to come to campuses part-time in shifts, which creates a whole host of challenges for schools as they strive to offer comprehensive educational opportunities.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2020

While there is certainly some cause for concern, many of the problems center on for-profit providers who manage full-time virtual schools. The truth is that not all online learning experiences are of suspect quality. What are the elements that lead to high-quality online learning? Qualified teachers.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2018

Online learning has transformed contemporary education. It has opened the doors for students to digest information in an entirely new way, learn on their own time and at their own pace, and do it all in the comfort of their own home. On our journey from virtual to blended, we learned three important lessons.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person learning. Also, some districts have decided to keep an online option open for students who choose that method.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Teachers value today’s classroom digital resources, but students might not be as comfortable using technology as parents and educators believe, according to a new report about successful blended learning strategies.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Our school has been using online learning since the mid-1990s when we became one of the first to sign up for VHS Learning. Here are four tips for success that I’ve learned along the way, and that other schools can use to get the most out of their online learning partners: 1.

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